JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is continuing its investigation into a rash of arsons that took place late last week in the city. Between late Wednesday morning and early Saturday morning, Jamestown Fire fighters responded to six … [Read more...]
City Finishes in the Black for First Time Since 2010
JAMESTOWN - City officials received some good news on Monday night with a report from the city comptroller that showed the Jamestown finished 2016 with a slight surplus. During Monday’s Jamestown City Council Work Session, Comptroller Joe … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Teresi Blasts President’s Call to Eliminate Federal CDBG, Home Programs
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi isn't mixing words when it comes to criticizing one of the many cuts being proposed by President Donald Trump in his recently released "skinny" budget. "It will be … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi March 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 9, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the 2017 winter meeting for the New York Conference of Mayors, including details on … [Read more...]
Teresi, Other Mayors Call for Increased Highway Aid from Albany
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi is hoping Jamestown will get more highway funding from the state. On Monday night the mayor updated the Jamestown City Council on an effort put forward by the New York State Conference of Mayor (NYCOM), requesting the … [Read more...]
City Council Tables Alley Abandonment for Second Month in a Row, Approves Property Acquisition for Riverwalk Bridges
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its monthly voting session on Monday night and for the second month in a row, tabled a resolution to abandon and alleyway between Lindsey and Woodlawn Avenues on the East side of town, just off Second … [Read more...]
Regional Solutions the Focus in 2017, but Public Safety Consolidation Between Jamestown and County Remains Elusive
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will be focusing a lot on regional solutions and shared services during his final year on the job. On Wednesday night Horrigan delivered his 2017 State of the County message to the legislature, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi February 2017 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed 2017-18 state budget and the impact it will have … [Read more...]
Teresi Comments on Possible Annexation of BPU Property in Falconer
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has offered more details about the city’s effort to annex a piece of property that sits in the village of Falconer/Town of Ellicott. Last month the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities announced it had hired an attorney … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Changes to City Code
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved three separate amendments to city code, including two changes to city zoning law. The changes involve towing of vehicles from private property, prohibiting first-floor residential occupancy for … [Read more...]
